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Illinois Bans AI Mental Health Advice Amid 'AI Psychosis' Concerns

8/10/2025

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Kendra Hilty's captivating TikTok series, where she shares her fascination with her psychiatrist and AI, has ignited a conversation about "AI psychosis." Experts caution that AI chatbots may blur boundaries and amplify delusions. In a proactive move, Illinois has passed a law prohibiting AI from dispensing mental health advice, underscoring the urgent need for ethical standards in digital mental health care.

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Kendra Hilty's captivating TikTok series, where she shares her fascination with her psychiatrist and AI, has ignited a conversation about "AI psychosis." Experts caution that AI chatbots may blur boundaries and amplify delusions. In a proactive move, Illinois has passed a law prohibiting AI from dispensing mental health advice, underscoring the urgent need for ethical standards in digital mental health care.